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February 23rd – Doing Business with the Federal Government

Location:     Titusville Community Development Agencies
                    Conference Center | Town Square
                    110 W. Spring Street, Titusville, PA 16354

Time:           9:00am - Noon

The Northwest PTAC has the mission of offering tools and training to assist small businesses within the region to tap into the lucrative government contracting markets by offering seminars focused on achieving this goal. These seminars offer subject matter experts who will answer the hard questions on how to be successful in this profitable market. Doing business with the Federal Government can be frustrating and difficult to manage. However, with the right people behind you it will be well worth the effort.

Join the Northwest PTAC Team and the Titusville Community Development Agencies for a Federal Contracting Seminar in Titusville on February 23rd to hear from Mr. Carl Knoblock, SBA District Director, about “Doing Business with the Federal Government.” PTAC Manager Cris Pierce will also be available to answer questions about how the Northwest PTAC can support your government contracting efforts.

To register for this event, please visit www.nwcommission.org/gov.html. For more information about the seminar, please contact Amber Walters at 814.677.4800 or amberw@nwcommission.org.

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February 29th – Doing Business with the US Forest Service

Location:     Corry Higher Education Council
                    221 North Center Street
                    Corry, PA 16407

Time:           9:00am - Noon

Join the Northwest Commission PTAC Team, Corry Redevelopment Authority, and Corry Higher Education Council for a seminar from 9am - Noon on February 29, at the Corry Higher Education Council, 221 N. Center St., in Corry. You will hear from Mark Corse about "Doing Business with the Forest Service." Mr. Corse is a Procurement Analyst and Zone Lead Contracting Officer for the Forest Service's Ohio River Basin Shared Zone and will speak about required sources, advertising requirements and acquisition procedures. Northwest Commission PTAC Manager, Cris Pierce, will be available to answer questions about how the Northwest PTAC can help as well.

Seating is limited, so sign up now to make sure you don't miss out on this great training seminar! Pre-registration is required to attend.

To register for this event, please visit www.nwcommission.org/gov.html. For more information about the seminar, please contact Amber Walters at 814.677.4800 or amberw@nwcommission.org.

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March 27th – Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting

Location:     PennDOT District 1 Office
                    Oil City PA 16301

Time:           10:30am

For more information about the TAC meetings, please contact Sue Smith  at susans@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x131.

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April 13th – Board of Directors Meeting

Location:     Lawrence County
                    Exact location to be announced at a later date

Time:           10:00am - Noon

For more information about this board meeting, please contact Vonda Caldwell at vondac@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x104.

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April 18th – LTAP Training - Drainage: The Keys to Roads That Last

Location:     Vernon Township Municipal Building
                    16678 McMath Avenue
                    Meadville, PA 16335

Time:           8:00am - 2:00pm

Lunch will be provided at this training.  The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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April 19th – LTAP Training - Posting and Bonding of Local Roads

Location:     Youngsville Borough Building
                    40 Rail Road Street
                    Youngsville, PA 16371

Time:           8:00am - Noon

The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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April 20th – LTAP Training - Stormwater Management

Location:     Youngsville Borough Building
                    40 Rail Road Street
                    Youngsville, PA 16371

Time:           8:00am - Noon

The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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May 4th – LTAP Training - Traffic Signs

Location:     Vernon Township Municipal Building
                    16678 McMath Avenue
                    Meadville, PA 16335

Time:           8:00am - 3:00pm

Lunch will be provided at this training.  The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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May 15th – LTAP Training - Posting and Bonding of Local Roads

Location:     Vernon Township Municipal Building
                    16678 McMath Avenue
                    Meadville, PA 16335

Time:           8:00am - Noon

The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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May 22nd – LTAP Training - Asphalt Roads: Common Maintenance Problems

Location:     Vernon Township Municipal Building
                    16678 McMath Avenue
                    Meadville, PA 16335

Time:           8:00am - 11:30am

The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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June 1st – Board of Directors Meeting

Location:     Forest County
                    Exact location to be announced at a later date

Time:           10:00am - Noon

For more information about this board meeting, please contact Vonda Caldwell at vondac@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x104.

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June 5th – LTAP Training - Road Surface Management

Location:     Vernon Township Municipal Building
                    16678 McMath Avenue
                    Meadville, PA 16335

Time:           8:00am - 3:00pm

Lunch will be provided.  The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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June 6th – LTAP Training - Road Surface Management

Location:     Youngsville Borough Building
                    40 Rail Road Street
                    Youngsville, PA 16371

Time:           8:00am - 3:00pm

Lunch will be provided.  The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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June 7th – LTAP Training - Roadside Vegetation Control

Location:     Youngsville Borough Building
                    40 Rail Road Street
                    Youngsville, PA 16371

Time:           8:00am - 3:00pm

Lunch will be provided.  The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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June 12th – LTAP Training - Roadside Vegetation Control

Location:     Mercer County Regional Planning and Development
                    Commission
                    2491 Highland road
                    Hermitage, PA 16148

Time:           8:00am - 3:00pm

Lunch will be provided.  The courses are free of charge but please register to attend. Simply contact Sue Smith at susans@nwcommission.org or by phone at 814-677-4800 x131 or register online at www.ltap.state.pa.us.

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June 26th – Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting

Location:     PennDOT District 1 Office
                    Oil City PA 16301

Time:           10:30am

For more information about the TAC meetings, please contact Sue Smith  at susans@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x131.

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August 3rd – Board of Directors Meeting

Location:     Venango County
                    Exact location to be announced at a later date

Time:           10:00am - Noon

For more information about this board meeting, please contact Vonda Caldwell at vondac@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x104.

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September 25th – Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting

Location:     PennDOT District 1 Office
                    Oil City PA 16301

Time:           10:30am

For more information about the TAC meetings, please contact Sue Smith  at susans@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x131.

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Oct 5th – Board of Directors Meeting

Location:     Erie County
                    Exact location to be announced at a later date

Time:           10:00am - Noon

For more information about this board meeting, please contact Vonda Caldwell at vondac@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x104.

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November 27th – Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting

Location:     PennDOT District 1 Office
                    Oil City PA 16301

Time:           10:30am

For more information about the TAC meetings, please contact Sue Smith  at susans@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x131.

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December 7th – Board of Directors Meeting

Location:     Crawford County
                    Exact location to be announced at a later date

Time:           10:00am - Noon

For more information about this board meeting, please contact Vonda Caldwell at vondac@nwcommission.org or call 814.677.4800 x104.

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